Brighton (a) pre-match thread

[mccity]

Ederson.

From his own penalty spot.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

I’m not surprised that Foden and Sané are not selected, but I am surprised he’s picked Mahrez over Jesus or KDB. I thought he might risk KDB. Then my 2nd guess would have been Jesus from the left of a front 3.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Maybe Mahrez is playing for his future.

He’s playing for ours that’s what matters

 

[robbieh]

People saying Sane not playing well is bollocks. He was playing very well, went on international duty, starred for Germany and then has essentially been on the bench ever since. It's been strange to say the least.

 

[M12Blue]

We obviously have no intention of breaking forward quickly when we regain possession with Mahrez and Gundogan starting. Standby, step overs, pass inside/backward.

Breaking forward? How does that work against a team that’ll sit back and I mean back. Space will be at a minimum, need tricky players for the small spaces

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

My arse is twitching, stomach is churning.

Come on city

I have a toilet seat embedded in my arse

 

[rnblade]

Mahrez obviously has something that Pep likes. There’s no doubt he’s a skilful player but it’s not happening for him.
Please turn up with the desire and work rate of Bernardo today. If not, please pick up your P45 later today.

 

[The Riot Club]

Mahrez instead of Leroy?
And no Fern again. Fucking hell. Shitting it even more now.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I’m not surprised that Foden and Sané are not selected, but I am surprised he’s picked Mahrez over Jesus or KDB. I thought he might risk KDB. Then my 2nd guess would have been Jesus from the left of a front 3.

I don't think Pep does risking. He maybe thinks he's OK for 30 minutes.
Maybe he might get a run out later, for some game time before FA Cup Final.

 

[PragueBlue]

I’m not surprised that Foden and Sané are not selected, but I am surprised he’s picked Mahrez over Jesus or KDB. I thought he might risk KDB. Then my 2nd guess would have been Jesus from the left of a front 3.

He wants Sterling on the left. I think he's more effective on the right but Guardiola obviously disagrees.